This gland that we thought was useless actually protects against cancer
© Shutterstock / NerthuzDuring childhood, a gland called the “thymus”, which is located behind the sternum, helps develop the immune ...
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Sleeping the same number of hours every night protects the heart
© ShutterstockSleep is one of the keys to our well-being, whether psychological or physiological. Conversely, sleeping irregularly would be particularly ...
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Breastfeeding protects against allergies (when continued for more than 3 months)
© ShutterstockWe are beginning to know that breastfeeding is excellent for the health of children. Breast milk thus gives babies ...
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Pomegranate protects against Alzheimer’s disease
© pomegranate alzheimerIn health, the pomegranate is the talk of the town. The reason: its richness in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and ...
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Swimming in cold water protects against Alzheimer’s disease
© Getty Images© Getty Images© Getty Images© Getty Images© Getty ImagesCurrently, 900,000 French people suffer from Alzheimer's disease. This neurodegenerative ...
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Multiple sclerosis: a good level of education protects the brain
© iStockphoto Having a high level of education is not only used to shine in society. According to Italian researchers ...
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Volunteering protects against dementia
Giving 100 hours of your time a year to charity could be a selfish act, according to the results of ...
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Alzheimer’s disease protects against lung cancer
© ThinstockPatients with Alzheimer's disease have a higher risk of developing a glioblastoma (a particularly aggressive brain tumour) and a ...
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Chrome on iOS protects better against malicious sites
The iOS version of the Google Chrome browser gains access to an important feature, which is already available on other ...
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Among seniors, living as a couple protects against undernutrition
© Getty ImagesWe speak of undernutrition when the energy intake from food is no longer sufficient to cover the body's ...
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Drinking tap water protects against cavities
© iStockIs tap water good or bad for your health? Researchers at the University of North Carolina, in the United ...
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Having a complex job protects the brain from aging
© istockThe craftsmen would have a brain condemned to age faster than that of the intellectual professions. This a priori ...
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Grandchild with chickenpox protects against shingles
Blisters, pain, itching and lots of crying. Babysitting a young child with the chickenpox can be a challenge. But there's ...
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Breastfeeding protects against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
© ThinkstockInfants breastfed for less than six months are much more likely to develop non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in ...
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HIV: discovery of an antibody that protects against the virus
© iStockPhotosA three-pronged antibody made by researchers at the national institute of health (NIH) and by those of the Sanofi ...
Read moreSwimming in cold water protects against Alzheimer’s disease
© Getty Images© Getty Images© Getty Images© Getty Images© Getty ImagesCurrently, 900,000 French people suffer from Alzheimer's disease. This neurodegenerative ...
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Brisk walking protects seniors from cardiovascular disease
Studies follow one another and all confirm that walking is excellent for health and that it should be practiced daily ...
Read morePomegranate protects against Alzheimer’s disease
© pomegranate alzheimerIn health, the pomegranate is the talk of the town. The reason: its richness in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and ...
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Eating Mindfully Protects Heart Health
© istockThe meditation mindfulness, also called mindfulness, is on the rise. A growing number of studies are touting these mental ...
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Grapefruit juice protects against heart disease
© thinkstockScientists have discovered that these health benefits are linked to the flavonoids present in the juices of this citrus ...
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Heart disease: being kind protects the heart
No more neighborhood quarrels over a badly mown hedge or a dog that is too noisy. Because, getting along with ...
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Having your first period at age 13 protects against cardiovascular disease
Women who have their rules before the age of 10 or after the age of 17 would have a greater ...
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Mindfulness protects the heart
© iStockPhotoNumerous studies have already shown that the exercises of mindfulness meditation lowered cortisol levels (the stress hormone) and therefore ...
Read moreMultiple sclerosis: a good level of education protects the brain
© iStockphoto Having a high level of education is not only used to shine in society. According to Italian researchers ...
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Breastfeeding your child for a long time protects him from cardiovascular disease
Low birth weight and short life span breastfeedingincrease the risk for adults of inflammation and heart disease according to the ...
Read moreVolunteering protects against dementia
Giving 100 hours of your time a year to charity might be a selfish act, according to the results of ...
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Breakfast: it protects children from diabetes
Breakfast is a meal that is often at the heart of nutritional debates. Studies follow one another on the subject ...
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Moderate physical activity protects seniors
© ThinkstockGardening, walking your dog or practicing moderate physical activity daily would reduce the risk of death for seniors, according ...
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Breastfeeding Protects Against Breast Cancer
© iStockPhotosA report published jointly by the United States Cancer Research Institute and the World Cancer Research Fund on the ...
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What if, ultimately, nicotine protects the brain?
© iStockPhotosIn a study published in the Journal of toxycology, Dr Ursula Winzer-Serhan, professor at the Texas School of Medicine ...
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